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Summary Best Oman Tours An Naman Castle: What To Expect Entrance Fees How To Get To An Naman Castle Where I Stayed An Naman Castle, also known as Bait Na’aman, is a fortification near the coastal town of Barka, Oman. This historical site is easily reachable from Muscat, making it a worthwhile destination if you…
Summary Best Oman Tours Visiting Nakhal Fort Entrance Fees How To Get To Nakhal Fort Extra: Al Thowarah Hot Springs Where I Stayed Nakhal Fort was probably my favorite castle/fort near Muscat, Oman. Not only is it super photogenic from a distance, but going up to the rooftop also gives you some incredible views of…
Summary Best Oman Tours Visiting Rustaq Fort Hours & Fees How To Get To Rustaq Fort Where I Stayed No trip to Oman would be complete without a visit to the 13th-century Al Rustaq Fort. This is one of the largest and most well-known forts in the country, and it’s also one of the most…
Summary of the Best Oman Forts and Castles Best Oman Tours 5 Best Oman Forts & Castles Where I Stayed Oman is a country overflowing with historical forts and castles. With over 500 castles, forts, towers, and various fortifications, this Middle Eastern nation provides a glimpse into its unique past. Many of these structures were…
Summary of Zaha Hadid’s Iconic Museum Designs MAXXI, Rome Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center Messner Mountain Museum Corones Eli and Edythe Broad Museum at Michigan State University Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center Zaha Hadid is celebrated as one of the leading “starchitects” of her era, recognized for her high-profile commissions in cultural institutions across the globe. The…
For centuries, the quiet Gulf country of Oman was a center of Indian Ocean trade. Now, flush with oil money and with an eye toward a more sustainable future, it is embracing tourism. Saki Knafo explores its ancient towns, vast deserts, and winding, wild coastline and finds a proud nation at the crossroads. From left:…
Oman Simplifies Entry for Tourists with Visa-Free Travel Oman has recently dropped its tourist visa requirement for visitors from 103 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Australia, and New Zealand. Consequently, travelers can now stay for up to 10 days, provided they have a hotel reservation, health insurance, and a…
Say the word ‘desert’ and chances are that rolling sand dunes and expansive horizontal space spring to mind. In Oman, however, the desert landscape includes a vertical dimension in the form of soaring limestone cliffs incised with canyons. Drive or hike along one of these narrow, arid defiles, and you enter a troglodyte world of…
iBestTravel Travel Stories Share Sep 30, 2016 • 4 min read Stroll along Muscat’s peaceful corniche © Emad Aljumah / Getty Images Engage with the Sea In many ways, Muscat (meaning ‘anchorage’) is all about the sea, and fishing remains a vital industry. As you walk along Mutrah Corniche, from the new fish market to…
Prince Harry Visits Nizwa Fort in Oman During his recent journey to Oman, Britain’s Prince Harry participated in a captivating sparring session with a 60-year-old Omani swordsman at the historic Nizwa Fort. Nizwa, renowned as one of the oldest cities in Oman, is located approximately 140 kilometers from Muscat. Nizwa Fort, Oman. Image by Francisco…
Oman Reopens for International Travel The borders of Oman have been shut tight since March, but after nearly seven months of battling the coronavirus pandemic, the country will reopen for international flights. From 1 October, tourists will be allowed to visit Oman; however, the official list of permitted countries has not yet been released. Some…
A statue honoring the life of 18th-century English writer, philosopher, and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft has been unveiled in London’s Newington Green. However, the sculpture by British artist Maggi Hambling has faced criticism regarding its representation. Wollstonecraft is the author of the seminal text, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, and she died in 1797…